QA/R-5 defines the requirements and specifications for QA Project Plans (QAPPs) prepared for activities conducted by or funded by EPA. This document has been finalized and replaces QAMS-005/80. R-5 parallels the implementation requirements for QAPPs contained in the EPA Quality Manual for Environmental Programs (EPA Order 5360, July 1998), an internal policy manual.

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Introduction to the Contract Laboratory ProgramContract Laboratory Program Guidance for Field Samplers

EPA-540-R-00-003August 2004

This document is designed for field samplers to help clarify sampling procedures necessary to submit samples for CLP analysis. It acts as a reference for the Regions and sampling contractors to promote consistency in sampling procedures throughout the Regions and to ensure proper adherence to CLP requirements. This document is intended to be used as a supplement to, not as a replacement for, existing Regional sampling instructions.

This document can be considered the technical aspect of G-9R. The document is designed as a "tool-box" of useful techniques in assessing the quality of data. The overall structure of the document will enable the analyst to investigate many different problems using a systematic methodology. For more information and resources, see Tools - Data Quality Assessment.

QA/G-9D is a software package that implements the statistical methods described in QA/G-9. DataQUEST provides a quick and easy means for managers, analysts, or those unfamiliar with standard statistical packages to review data and verify assumptions on those data.

Final Version: EPA/600/R-96/085, December 1997

Note: this document is no longer available. For links to other free software for performing data quality assessments, see Quality Related Resources - Software. EPA has a SAS site license for EPA employees - for information, email: <quality@epa.gov>

This document contains Standard Operating Procedures used by EPA Region 4 for sample collection and other field activities. This document may be useful to others, as example Standard Operating Procedures for similar activities. Any organization that uses these Standard Operating Procedures assumes responsibility for their content and applicability to their specific situation.

The Uniform Federal Policy for Implementing Environmental Quality Systems (UFP) outlines essential elements of a Quality System for management of environmental data collection and use and environmental technology programs. The policy was developed as a joint initiative between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Energy (DOE) to resolve data quality inconsistencies and/or deficiencies.